Designing A Mixed Methods Study In Primary Care
The Annals of Family MedicinePublished 1 January 2004Open access
John W. Creswell
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Abstract
We recommend instrument-building, triangulation, and data transformation models for mixed methods designs as useful frameworks to add rigor to investigations in primary care. We also discuss the limitations of our study and the need for future research.
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